According to Apple, iPhone users under the age of 13 who are in a Family Sharing group are unable to lock or hide apps. Those between the ages of 13 and 17 in a Family Sharing group can hide and lock apps, but parents and guardians are able to see that the app was downloaded, how long it’s being used, and restrict access using Screen Time.

This is my simple way to lock apps on my iPhone using the Shortcuts app. I walk through how I set up a shortcut that locks the screen when a specific app is opened. I picked Facebook in this example,

Update 10:06 a.m.: iOS 26 is rolling out now, though it may take a bit for all users to see it, so keep checking! Today's the day! Apple